Originally Posted by
Loren Pechtel
When I tried to get rid of mine (my ATM card functions as one) I found it was impossible. The system can't be set to block card transactions without also blocking all forms of outside-originated transactions. (Direct deposit, automatic payments initiated by credit card companies etc.)
Yeah I have managed to have the debit disabled once but it wasn't easy.
A bank manager suggested I lower the daily debit limit instead as he couldn't figure out how to disable it.
I've been changing it to a dollar ever since. On my last card my max limit was $20,000 by default!
You can always call and raise it back up if you need to..